The Role
The Democratic National Committee is looking for a talented deputy studio director to help manage the DNC’s in-house studio operation. The ideal candidate for this role has significant experience in studio production, deep technical knowledge of studio equipment, and a commitment to effective collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and alongside a team of video and digital professionals in an ever-changing environment.
Responsibilities
- Help manage the DNC studio space, including coordinating shoots with principals
- Ensure that all video equipment is up to technical standards, used appropriately, and stored safely
- Produce video shoots in the DNC studio space
- Edit, organize, and archive footage, making it easily available to those who need it
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to the studio space, video equipment, and cloud storage
- Effectively collaborate with multiple teams to coordinate shoots
- Help manage relationships with vendors and oversee any work they do in the studio
- Coordinate remote shoots and livestreams
- Foster cross-team communication and collaboration related to production and tech
Requirements:
- Significant experience in studio production
- Deep knowledge of video equipment, including cameras, lenses, lights, microphones, monitors, converters, and teleprompters
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience directing on-camera talent
- Experience managing a crew
- Knowledge of livestream production
- Ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with others
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
The starting salary for the Deputy Studio Director position is $80,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position that may require work on weekends. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i). This means that they are doing campaign and finance work, they cannot be a foreign national/visa holder, only U.S. citizens and Green card holders.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
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